LG GR-B562QL Owner's manual

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REFRIGERATORFREEZER
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY
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FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES.
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P/No. 3828JD8966K
P/No. 3828JD8966K
INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
INNER PARTS
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4
OPERATIONS......................................................... 5
Starting
Controls For
Refrigerator Compartment
Controls For Freezer
Ice
Compartment
Making (Optional)
Fresh Zone
(Optional)
Defrosting
Deodorizer
(Optional)
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
CLEANING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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LAMP REPLACEMENT....................................... 10
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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INSTALLATION
THIS REFRIGERATOR IS MANUFACTURED WITH GREAT
CARE, AND UTILIZES THE
LATEST IN TECHNOLOGY.
WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE FULLY SATISFIED WITH IT'S PERFORMANCE
AND RELIABILITY.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR
REFRIGERATOR, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.
IT PROVIDES EXACT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE, AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.
INSTALLATION
1. Select
a
good location.
refrigerator where
NEXT
Place your
it is easy to
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe
off all dust accumulated during shipping.
use.
2. Avoid
direct
placing the unit near
sunlight or moisture.
heat sources,
2. Install accessories such
3. There must be proper air circulation around
your refrigerator to keep it operating
efficiently.
If your refrigerator
area
in the
greater
in
placed
wall, allow
or more
a
recessed
at least 10 inches
clearance above the
2 inches
together to
shipment.
3. You have
is
refrigerator
or
vibrations, the unit
the
compensate for
unevenness
leveling
The front should be
appliances
5. Prior to
slightly higher
closing.
Leveling screws can be turned easily by
tipping the cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling screws clockwise(
)
raise the unit, counterclockwise(
) to
outlet.
same
storing food,
compartment
refrigerator
to
lower it.
appliance
the
on
leave your
refrigerator
Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
of the floor.
than the
below 5 °C. It may
the debasement of the
bar-type handle,
according to instruction
onfor2or3hours.
to
to aid in door
cause
model with
card.
must be level. If
screws
a
4. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to
the outlet. Don't double up with other
from the wall.
required, adjust
5. Don't install this
box, etc.,
and
refrigerator should be elevated 1 inch
from the floor, especially if it is carpeted.
rear
ice cube
places.They are packed
prevent possible damage during
assemble the handle
The
4. To avoid
as
in their proper
refrigerator.
3
is
to
ensure
now
proper cooling. Your
for use.
ready
INNER PARTS
Snack
Corner(Optional)
(Cake, Biscuits, Bread)
NOT
E
This
guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you
purchased may have some or all of the features shown above.
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have
OPERATIONS
STARTING
When your
prior
If
to
refrigerator is
filling it with fresh
operation
is
interrupted,
first
or
installed, allow it
2-3 hours to stabilize at normal
operating temperatures
frozen foods.
wait 5 minutes before
restarting.
CONTROLS FOR REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
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Your
refrigerator
has two controls that let you
regulate
the
temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
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Initially, dials are setted at mid-point. For colder temperatures,
adjust Refrigerator Compartment dial to the "COLDEST", and for
warmer temperatures adjust the dial to the "COLD".
CONTROLS FOR FREEZER COMPARTMENT
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FREEZER CONTROL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Setting at "7", the freezer
compartment becomes colder. But the refrigerator compartment
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becomes
warmer
because less cold air flows into the
refrigerator
compartment.
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In cold weather the unit operates less and the freezer compartment has
For colder freezer, turn the FREEZER CONTROL to "6"~"7".
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If you take a lot of foods in the freezer or open its door frequently, its temperature is apt to be
somewhat higher. In this case, set the FREEZER CONTROL dial between 6 and 7 to cool it. Return
the FREEZER CONTROL dial to the
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original position
to cut down the
a
tendency
consumption
to
warm
up.
of energy.
In hot weather or to put much foods in the refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator
compartment has tendency to warm up.
For colder refrigerator, turn the FREEZER CONTROL to "2"~"4"to direct more cold air into the
refrigerator compartment, and the TEMP. CONTROL to "6"~"7".
Setting at "6"~"7"of the FREEZER CONTROL, the refrigerator compartment will not be cold enough.
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Setting
Setting
the Freezer Knob at
will
satisfy 4
STAR.
the Freezer Knob at NORMAL will have sufficient
Knob at NORMAL.
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freezing effect,
so
it is recommended to set the
OPERATIONS
ICE MAKING
Choose the
General
type
(OPTIONAL)
of
place
To
cubes, fill the ice tray with
water and
it in the freezer.
ice
remove
T IP
you have.
Type
To make ice
twist
ice-making system
cubes, hold the tray
at its ends and
gently.
To
remove
ice cubes
easily,
run
water
on
the
tray before twisting.
Twisting Ice Serve Type
To make ice
cubes, fill the ice tray with
insert in its
position.
To
ice
remove
turn
water and
cubes, hold the knob of the tray and
gently. Then,
ice cubes
Ice
Trays
Ice Cube Box
drop
in to the ice cube
box.
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OPERATIONS
FRESH ZONE
(OPTIONAL)
When the door is
the fresh
zone.
opened,
So you
the
can
The shelf and inserted fresh
position.
If it is
air can't influence in
warmer
store food
zone
moved, the fresh
more
must be
fresh in it.
placed
at its
can't fill the role of it.
zone
DEFROSTING
Defrosting
takes
place automatically.
The defrosted water flows down to the
evaporating tray
refrigerator and
which located in the lower back side of the
is
evaporated automatically.
DEODORIZER
Unpleasant
(OPTIONAL)
odor of food in fresh food
compartment is deodorized with
no
harm to
you and the food.
How to
use
As the deodorizer located in
need for any
Do not
prick the cooling
food with
Re-Using
of the deodorizer
storing
passed on to other foods.
Used
some
Separate
length
can
a
circulating
and the odor is
strong,
ceiling
of
or
air in fresh food
because the
store it in
the
refrigerator
remove
malodor and oxidize under
decomposing
sharp tip
be revived and re-used.
deodorizer in
or
a
strong odor, wrap it
compartment, using hair drier to
moisture
air outlet for
air outlet with
When
deodorizer
cooling
compartment, there is
no
handling.
malodor
by
sunlight to
ultraviolet.
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a
deodorizing
container with
deodorizer may be
a
damaged.
lid because odor may be
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
STORING FOOD
Store fresh food in the
maintaining
refrigerator compartment.
Do not store food which goes bad
Allow hot food to cool
higher
How food is frozen and thawed is
important
an
factor in
its freshness and flavor.
easily
at low
prior to storing. Placing
temperatures, such
hot food in the
as
bananas, pineapples, and melons.
refrigerator
could
spoil
other
food, and lead
to
electric bills!
When
storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or
evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and
store in
a
container with
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air
Do not open the door
temperatures to rise.
frequently. Opening
a
lid. This
prevents moisture from
nutrients.
the door lets
warm
keeps refrigerator temperatures
air enter the
refrigerator,
and
even.
cause
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment
they
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Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
When
rack.
storing
frozen food like ice
Loading for Freezing
freezing:
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cream
for
a
may break when frozen.
causes
loss of taste and nutrition.
long period, place
It is recommended to load
newly
it
on
the freezer
introduced foods
on
the
shelf,
not in the door
following position
for
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Refrigerator
Avoid
placing moist food on deep interior
refrigerator shelves, it could freeze upon direct
Shelf
contact with chilled air. To avoid this it is better to
store food in the covered container.
Vegetable
It is desirable to store moist food
vegetable
and
fruit)
in the
(especially
vegetable storage
Drawer
compartment. If it is necessary to store on a shelf
of the refrigerator, put it close to the door away from the back wall of the
frozen
by the
Always
packed
When
cool
clean food
circulating
prior
food should be
in the
refrigerator to
avoid
being
refrigerator.
to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed
wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
storing eggs in their storage rack, ensure
which keeps them fresh longer.
position,
right
that
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they
are
fresh, and always
and
wiped,
and
store them in
a
up-
CLEANING
It is
important that
you
refrigerator
be
kept
clean to
INTERIOR PARTS
Wash compartment shelves,
racks, storage trays and magnetic door seals
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prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be
door
wipe up immediately, since it may acidify
plastic surfaces if allowed to settle.
etc. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish
washable solution to clean the durable finish of
Never
metallic
use
abrasive cleaners
and stain
scouring pads, brushes,
strong
or
Wipe
your refrigerator.
and then dry.
coarse
alkaline solutions
on
any surface.
damp
EXTERIOR
or
Always
cleaning
to
or
Use
a
Wipe
lukewarm solution of mild soap
finish of your refrigerator.
cloth and then dry.
interior
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power cord from the wall outlet prior
in the vicinity of electrical parts(lamps,
switches, controls, etc.).
Wipe with
Regular cleaning
a
clean, damp
a
excess
flammable
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of the interior and
parts is recommended. Use
up
moisture with
a
sponge
or
cloth to
prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical
part and causing electric shock. Do not use
dish washable solution to clean the durable
INTERIOR
clean, damp cloth
remove
hands.
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WARNING
Before you clean, however, remember that damp
objects will stick or adhere to extremely cold
surfaces. Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet
with
lukewarm
solution of mild soap or dish washable solution to
clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe
with a clean, damp cloth and then dry.
toxic
or
cleaning liquids.
Caution for
Cleaning
Not in
Surface active
use :
Anticorrosive, All
sorts of
agent, Car wax,
oil, Gasoline, Acids, Wax.
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Usable Detergent
Vegetable dish washable solution, Soapy water
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When careless
using,
it
can occur a
color
change.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VACATION TIME
During average length
find it best to leave the
IF YOU MOVE
vacations, you will probably
Remove
in
remove
all
the interior
to
To avoid
all the way into the base.
food, disconnect the power cord, clean
thoroughly,
ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE
and leave each door OPEN
prevent odor formation.
The outside wall of the
sometimes
POWER FAILURE
Don't be alarmed.
This is due to the anticondensation
pipe, which
refrigerant to
prevent "sweating" on the
However, you should minimize the number of door
openings
failures of
longer duration, place
top of your frozen packages.
refrigerator cabinet
get warm, especially just after
installation.
Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two
and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
while the power is off.
securely fasten down all loose items
refrigerator.
damaging the leveling screw(s), turn them
or
inside the
operation.
Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.
When you plan to be away for an extended period,
refrigerator
pumps hot
During
a
power
block of dry ice
on
outer cabinet wall.
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may
LAMP REPLACEMENT
NOTE
Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly.
Be sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly.
Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.
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REFRIGERATOR LAMP
FREEZER LAMP
To
remove
freezer
the
lamp
shield inside the
To
the lamp shield inside
refrigerator compartment, pull it
down while pressing the triangular
area with your thumb and pull it
forward as shown in the figure on the right.
compartment, reach behind
the shield and
pull it forward as
figure on the right.
shown in the
remove
the
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
ABOUT GROUNDING
If
In the event of
possible,
connect the
refrigerator
individual electrical outlet to
appliances
or
household
overload that could
to its
prevent it and other
lights
cause a
from
power
causing
an
outage.
In order to
appliance
ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY PLUG
The
should be
refrigerator-freezer
supply plug is accessible
when accident happens.
the
Improper
positioned
quick disconnection
for
an
prevent possible electric shock, this
must be
use
grounded.
of the
grounding plug can result in an
a qualified electrician or
if the grounding instructions are not
electric shock. Consult
that
so
(EARTHING)
electric short
circuit, grounding
(earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
own
service person
completely understood, or if you have doubts
appliance is properly grounded.
on
whether the
SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If the
supply cord
the manufacturer
qualified
is
damaged,
it must be
its service
agent
or
person in order to avoid
a
or a
DO NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE
replaced by
similarly
POWER CORD LENGTH
hazard.
It will
This
VERY DANGEROUS ATTRACTION
An
empty refrigerator
can
be
a
cause
electric shock
appliance
or
must be
fire.
grounded (earthed).
DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
dangerous
gaskets,
attraction to children. Remove either
latches, lids
appliance,
or
or
the entire door from your unused
some other action to make it
take
Do not store inflammable materials, explosives
or chemicals in the refrigerator.
harmless.
Disposal
This
of the old
appliance contains
and/or recyclable.
All the
rework
appliance
fluid
(refrigerant, lubricant)
and is made of
parts and materials which
important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste
(recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.
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material and
can
are
reusable
be reused after
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED!
IF YOU FEEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING
CAUSES FIRST
PROPERLY, CHECK THESE POSSIBLE
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REFRIGERATOR DOES
Has
NOT OPERATE
Has the power cord plug been removed
the electrical wall outlet?
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
Temperature control not set on proper position.
Appliance is placed close to wall or heat source.
Warm weather-frequent door openings.
Door left open for a long time.
Large amount of foods are kept in the refrigerator.
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
ABNORMAL
NOISE(S)
a
house fuse blown
or
circuit breaker
tripped?
or
loosened from
Refrigerator is installed in a weak or uneven place, or
leveling screw needs adjusting.
Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR
Foods with
HAS ODOR
wrapped.
strong
Interior needs
odors should be
covered
cleaning.
DEW FORMS ON THE
Not unusual
CABINET SURFACE
Door may have been left
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tightly
during periods of high humidity.
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